The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to serve as the City's chief executive officer. The City Manager recommends policy actions and implements City Council policy direction and decisions through various City Departments. The City Manager is also responsible for providing overall project supervision, promoting economic stability through business development and retention, and promoting organizational stability through financial and human resources management.

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The City's on-going public information efforts to enhance communications between the City and the community is managed through the City Manager's Office. Other efforts include legislative support, marketing support for City departments, oversee community outreach efforts, serve as the City's liaison with the news media, manage the content of the City's website, and administer the film permit process also fall under this function.